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CHAPTER 8

It's the first time ever that Korra woke up so early. The sun hasn't risen yet. Her thoughts wandered through the events of last night especially the last part of it. Korra couldn't believe that she and her lover, Lin is in a relationship. A lot of things ran in her mind. She thought of how their relationship will go, with the war going on and the twisted feelings she had for Mako. But she already decided on that before, she didn't like Mako as her lover. She liked Mako for being a friend, just like Bolin. With that in her thoughts she released a heavy sigh and wished she was with Lin. Since Korra promised Tenzin that she will go home. Korra got out of the bed and decided to make a short run to Lin and come back before Asami, Mako and Bolin arrive.

Korra jumped out of her window and headed to the cliff. For a second, she remembered when Lin busted in her windows. Korra painted her face with a smile. She looked everywhere to see if someone might see her. She jumped over the cliff and bended the water to catch her. She propelled herself towards the dock in the city. It was still dark. When she reached the dock she bended the water from her clothes. She made a run towards Lin's apartment.

Lin is still asleep. She dreamt about the first time she bended the earth. She was wearing the same clothes Toph used to wear when she was the Blind Bandit. She dreamt about the wonderful times she had with her mother.

Wooh! My little badgermole breaking the rules! Lin heard it as her dream shifted. She was with her mother in the air temple.

Mother?

Yes. I knew someday that you would break some rules! You really are my daughter!

Mother, it's not a big deal. I will do it because…

Yeah yeah your metal benders. But still breaking the rules! That is sweeeeeet!

How on spirits did you know that anyway? You're gone and I'm dreaming… or maybe… I'm dead?

Yes I'm gone but this is what's going on in your mind. And not only the fact that you are breaking the law, which is really bad ass, but there is something… you are not making me see.

Mother, you're blind. And what is that?

Do you really have to point it out? besides there is something you are not telling me! it's been a long time since you and Tenzin and now! come on! Tell it…

Ugh.. I can't believe this… I'm tired so later okay?

If you won't tell me, I'll tell Aang that when Korra comes to the spirit world I'll have a word with her and tell everything!

What? You can't do that! And everything?

Yep you heard me right… everything and Aang will surely spare sometime for me to talk to Korra. I'm sure of it.

But, mother… please not now. I… I…. I still need to sort this out. give me sometime okay?

Fine… since you will break the law that is fine. But if you won't agree to my deal… then… hahahahaha… see you later little badgermole…

After her dream Lin woke up. " I said, don't call me little badger mole." Just then she felt something coming her apartment, which was strange given that it is so early in the morning. She got up to see who's out there. Lin was about to stomp her feet to feel who's coming then the door busted open and Korra jumped to her. the two fell down with Korra on top of Lin.

" Korra? What are you doing here?"

" hi, good morning!" Korra said happily then she planted a gentle kiss to her lover.

Still lying on the floor, kissing, Lin bended the metal door to close. Korra broke the kiss and asked, " how are you doing?"

" it's been a few hours, then you came, again."

"what? You don't like me hanging around? I got up early and decided to make a little side trip. I'll go back before Asami, Mako and Bolin make it to the air temple." Then she planted a kiss on Lin again. Lin broke the kiss this time and tried to sit up. She grunted in pain but she can tolerate it.

" oops, I'm sorry, hehe… here let me help you" Korra helped her up and placed her on the couch.

" how are your injuries. Judging by the force when you jumped in to me, great!" Lin said sarcastically, and smiled.

" hehe, I'm sorry." Korra smiled sheepishly. Lin couldn't take her eyes off the teenage girl in front of her. She leaned forward and kissed Korra. Korra was shocked by the Lin's kiss. Korra returned the kiss and wrapped her hands gently around Lin's neck. For a minute or so, they were making out. Enjoying each other's kisses. Korra ran her hand around Lin's back and pulled Lin closer. Lin let out a little moan. Lin felt Korra wanted to dominate over her this time. Lin didn't let that happen. Even with injuries, she managed to twist Korra, now Korra lying on the sofa and Lin straddling on her. Lin broke the kiss and looked at Korra. Korra was breathing hard and her face was so red. Korra felt embarrassed by the way Lin is looking at her. Korra covered her face to hide her furious blushing and embarrassment.

" don't look at me like that… it's…"

"it's what? Korra"

" it's…"

before Korra could say the word " embarrassing" Lin moved her face closer to her like she was about to kiss Korra. Korra could feel the breaths they are exchanging. She could see those deep emerald eyes staring at her. Korra tried to shut her eyes when Lin pulled her chin closer to her. their mouths were only inches away. Lin tilted her head about to kiss her. Korra closed her eyes anticipating Lin's deep and passionate kiss. Only centimeters away then Korra will be drowned in Lin's kiss. Korra can already feel the small gap between. A little more… little more…. Little more… Just then Korra felt that it was taking so long, she tried to peak. She opened her one eye to see what's going ong. When she opened her eye, she saw Lin smiling.

" I can't believe how easy you get turned on, Korra." Lin said still on the same position. Korra couldn't still stop blushing. Lin straightened herself and got off Korra.

" go back, the sun is about to shine. If Tenzin found out you weren't there, you're dead." Lin said as she paced herself in the kitchen. She brewed some hot tea for herself. Lin was preoccupied with what she's doing that she didn't notice that Korra snuck behind her. Korra hugged her from behind. Lin yelped and almost dropped her tea.

" hey chief, you gotta be careful. You might burn yourself" Korra said seductively in Lin's ear and got the cup and placed in in the counter top. Still on the same position, Korra felt Lin's fast heartbeat. Korra smirked and pulled Lin's shoulder downwards. Now in position like they just finished the tango. Lin's back almost touched the floor. Her upper back is resting on Korra's arm. Korra's other arm was wrapped in Lin's waist. Lin tried to be calm. Korra saw the hint of redness across Lin's face. Korra smiled and planted a deep kiss on Lin. Lin was caught off guard but she felt like she was melting. Korra broke the kiss and help Lin gain her composure again. Korra hurried to the door and said " see ya later chief!" with that the door closed.

Korra made it to the air temple just a few minutes before Tenzin come looking and the ship arrived. Korra, Ikki, Jinorra and Meelo waited for them at the docks.

"you're finally here! Welcome to the air temple island! You're new home." Ikki said happily

" yes welcome to my domain" Meelo said with proud

" well aren't you sweet little monk child" Bolin said to Meelo

" what's that fuzzy creature?" Meelo pointed to Pabu as it ran towards Naga.

" that is a fire ferret" Jinorra told his little brother

" it's cuuuuteee!" Ikki said and ran after Pabu. Meelo climbed on Naga

" yip yip! Fly sky bison!"

" thanks for sending the air acolytes for helping us to move." Mako told Korra

" yes they've been amazing. Such tireless workers." Asami added.

The air acolytes went down carrying Asami's baggage.

" I thought you were bringing a few things!" Korra said as Asami's baggage almost fell on her.

" trust me, it could've been worse" Mako said

" no problem, everyone hear want to make you feel welcomed." Korra said. The group headed to the air temple. While walking Asami noticed Meelo smiling at her. " you're pretty, can I have some of your hair?" Meelo said.

" Looks like I have some competition" Mako said

" and now for the grand tour!" Ikki said. " the fly bisons sleep on those caves down there. And that's the temple granpa Aang built. And that's the greenhouse where we go to eat"

" I have a couple of questions." Bolin said raising his hand like he is reciting on school. " is this an all vegetarian island? Is that where you train air bending? Do we have to wear air acolyte clothes? Do we each get our own sky bison? And final question, how many trees are on this island. Bolin turned to Ikki demanding answer.

Ikki thought about it a little while and answered " yes, yes, no, no, 10 552." Asami, Mako and Bolin widened their eyes when Ikki answered. They were surprised. Mako broke the moment of silence and asked Ikki, " so where are we gonna be staying?" Meelo answered the question, " you're boy, boys have to stay on the boy side"

" I'd be happy to show you to your dormitories." Jinorra said leading the boys to the boy's side. " I'm a boy." Bolin said and followed. " Meelo, why don't you go with the boys too?" Korra told Meelo. " we shall meet again beautiful woman" Meelo told Asami and followed the boys. " Ikki and I will take you to your room this way." Korra told Asami. On the way to Asami's room, Ikki said " Asami, did you know that Korra likes Chief Bei Fong?"

" aaaaahhhhh!" Korra screamed because her secret will be out in no time and she is not prepared, on top of that is Lin knew about this, she is so dead. Korra looked back and forth between Ikki and Asami.

" oh I… wasn't completely aware of that." Asami said totally shocked from the bombshell Ikki just dropped but she didn't show the signs instead she was dragged away by Korra. Korra opened the door leading to Asami's room and shut it before Ikki could come in. " hey!" " run along Ikki!" Ikki's frustration was like a wild cat and a tiger roar.

Korra sighed and approached Asami. " so… here's your room." Korra said feeling awkward and it radiating in the whole room. " I know this is a little rustic compared to what you used to."

" I think it's really charming. And the best part of it nothing in here reminds me of my father. Thank you for your hospitality." Asami said still lonely about the truth she just found out about his father. They were interrupted by a knock on the door. Korra is irritated already " Ikki, I swear if you don't leave us alone, I'm gonna…" Korra wasn't able to finish what she is about to say when the door opened. It was Tenzin. Korra caught herself and said " uh, Tenzin come right in." Tenzin walked in. He greeted and welcomed them. Tenzin turned to Korra and said, " Bei Fong's replacement, Saikhan is going to be inducted as the new chief of police. I think we should both be there" Tenzin walked out of the room and Korra turned to Asami. " don't worry, your secret is safe with me." Asami said " thank you." Korra said and followed Tenzin to the city.

At the city, Saikhan is giving a speech about his new position, giving gratitude to former Chief Bei Fong and reporting any equalist case to Tarlock. Korra and Tenzin were disappointed by his actions. Tenzin and Korra confronted Tarlock after the press con. Tarlock told Korra to stay out of his way. On their way back to air temple Tenzin told Korra that she has to connect to Aang. Korra thought about what Tenzin told her. Korra wanted to be alone so she hanged out on the cliff. Korra cried because she doesn't know how to deal with this. Then she thought of Lin, which made her cry even more. Moments later, Asami, Mako and Bolin joined her. Korra was feeling sorry for herself. Her friends cheered her up and thus, the new team avatar was born. They decided to go to he city on Naga but that didn't work so they used the car Tarlock gave to Korra. They patrolled the city and listened to the police radio installed in the car. Just then they got a hit. There was a jailbreak out, the officers were down and there were chi blockers. At the intersection, they saw the chi blockers running away. The new team avatar followed them. An intersection was coming and a truck blocked it. Asami ordered Bolin and Korra to make a ramp. The two obliged and they made it through the other side. Mako sent a lightning to one of the motorcycles ridden by an equalist. Bolin sent a machine gun of rocks to the other rider. The two riders in front of them let out a steam to block the new team avatar. The equalists made a hard right turn. Asami told them they have to make the turn then they bended a wall enough to make it. Asami knew that the equalists didn't know that they made the turn. Asami sped up and knocking the equalists out of their bikes. The equalists were trained and landed on their car. Mako firebended the other equalist but his arm was caught. Bolin's chi was blocked but Asami electrocuted the other equalist. Mako tried to fight but the equalist is winning. Korra pulled him back and Asami electrocuted the equalist. Mako sent lightning to the car and it came to a stop. The press was there first and the new team avatar caught the bad guys. Just then the police came. Tarlock confronted Korra. Korra told him that they caught the bad guys before them. Tarlock was furios and warned Korra to stay out of the way. The next morning, Tarlock proposed a curfew for the entire republic city citizens. Tenzin tried to out rule him but his efforts were denied by the vote of the other council members. The new team avatar was hanging around when they heard another hit on the police radio. They went to the place and saw non-benders protesting to bring back their electricity. Tarlock accused them for being associated with the equalists and being outside during curfew. Korra protested against this act and told Tarlock to let them go. Tarlock instead commanded the officers to jail all of them. Korra was so mad and fought against the bending of the metal benders. Thay were about to set them free when Tarlock ordered the officers to capture Korra's friends. Korra couldn't help but to give in and told Tarlock that this isn't over. Korra went to the station and tried to reason out with the police about her friends imprisonment. Tenzin arrived tried the same with Saikhan. Their reasons were denied. " you're officially the worst chief of police ever!" Korra told it to Saikhan's face. Tenzin pulled her away and calmed her down. " but you really are the worst! Ever!" Tenzin snapped at Saikhan.

" uhhh… Tenzin go ahead. I'll catch up later."

" but Korra with so much in the line, I can't …"

" I know, I just need to let off some steam."

" very well, be careful and come back before I arrange a search party for you."

" thanks Tenzin."

Korra wandered the streets and tried to be hidden as possible. She went to Toph's grave and lied down. She was thinking of what happened today. She was so mad. She got the rock near her and threw it as far as she can. She decided to make a side trip to Lin's before she head back to air temple. She knocked at Lin's door. She waited for the door to open. Lin opened the door. She was not surprise by Korra's presence but she was glad she visited. Korra went in and sat directly on the couch. Lin closed the door and offered Korra some tea.

" tea?"

" no thanks, water's fine."

Lin went to the kitchen and got water. She went back to the living room and found Korra crying silently. Lin sat beside her and offered the water. Korra took it. " thanks." There was a moment of silence when Korra blurted, " Tarlock arrested my friends and that new chief of police sick bastard won't let them out." Korra was so angry she balled her fists it was turning to pale. Lin held on Korra's balled fist. " I know." Lin said then placed a gentle kiss on Korra's fist. Korra let go and leaned to Lin. " I don't know what should I do. I'm the worst avatar. I can't airbend. I'm a failure." Korra sobbed

" Don't say that. You are not a failure."

" no I am. I could't even connect with Aang. How am I supposed to…" Korra wasn't able to finish her sentence when Lin kissed her.

" you are not a failure. You are the avatar. and no matter what happens we are there for you. I am here for you."

Korra kissed Lin " thank you." Then they kissed again this time passionately. Lin broke the kiss " no! not yet, Korra."

" aww.. please Lin…. Please…" Korra pleaded with puppy eyes.

" as much as I wanted to, but not yet. You have to prioritize on your duties being the avatar." Lin said and got off the couch.

" fine. Anyway, I have to get back to air temple. Tenzin might send a search party for me." Korra said. She got up too and kissed Lin. Lin accompanied her to the door.

" Korra, after all of this, if it's still us, we will have a passionate coitus." Lin whispered in Korra's ear. Korra's eyes widened by the thought of them having hot and passionate coitus. " it will still be us. Have a more faith in us. And be ready."

" oh, I think you should be the one who needs to be ready." Lin said to Korra's ear and licked it. Korra's body tingled. " you… you will be sorry for that!" Korra pulled Lin close to her and planted a deep kiss in her. with that she went on her way. " oh… and by the way Asami knows!" Korra shouted at the hallway. "what?!" " see ya later!"

Korra made it back to air temple. She tried to get some sleep but the way Tarlock got on her nerves frustrated her. She decided to confront Tarlock for the last time. Tarlock was in his office when Korra barged in. Tarlock sent his assistant home. Tarlock and Korra fought. When Tarlock felt the sense of defeat, he blood bended Korra. Korra was caught off guard and wondered how he can blood bend her even without the full moon. Before she pass out, she saw Yukone blood bending Council man Sokka, and Toph and Aang desperately fighting for their lives. When Korra woke up she saw Tarlock closing the door. Tarlock took Korra in captive and they went somewhere far where no one will see them.

It was about sunrise when Tenzin barged into Lin's apartment. " What on spirits, Tenzin is going on!?" Lin was so mad and got Tenzin by his collar and lifted him up. " Is Korra here? Did you see her?" Lin was shocked by Tenzin's questions and she feared that something bad happened to Korra. Lin put Tenzin down. " sorry, and no she isn't here. Didn't she go home last night?" " yes she did. And when I checked her room this morning she was gone, also Naga. We looked everywhere. I sent a search party for her. and nothing. I thought she will be here. I guess not." " she was here last night and I send her home. Do you think something happened to her?" " I'm not sure, but I think she was captured. I don't know who would capture her but I think something bad has happened. Well then, sorry for barging in." " what should we do? I' ll help." " no, you should rest, I'll handle this." " no Tenzin, I don't need you baby sitting me. instead of…" " Lin, Korra would be disappointed if she knew you went out to look for her. she wanted you to get rest. You are important to her. I know that she's been sneaking out and hanging around here. I didn't stop her because I knew she was with you even though I don't know what's going on between you and her. at least do this for her." " if Amon captured her, then my metal benders are there too." " don't worry, we'll take care of that. Get some rest. I'll be back to give you an update." " okay. Be careful too, Tenzin" " I will."

Tenzin knew that Lin wouldn't agree to that , but at least he gave her some time. Lin paced back and forth in her room. She was agitated by how Tenzin stopped her. She was scared too about Korra's safety. She tried to get some sleep. At least she dozed off. Mother?

Yes, little badger mole? I don't know what should I do? Korra is in danger and I have agreed to Tenzin to stay here and rest. Mother, can you believe him?

What do you think you should do?

I want to go after Korra and save my metal benders.

Then go, you are burning daylight. You are a Bei Fong and most especially my daughter. Go and find her. wake up now! and good luck my little badger mole.

How many times do I have to tell you not to call me little badger mole?!

hehe.. sorry for the late update... i'm not feeling well... i'm down with this cold! anyway.. please give me reviews and be gentle... it inspires me to write:)) thanks